Portable surgical methods, systems, and apparatus

Abstract

Portable surgical systems, methods, and kits are described. The surgical systems may include a camera configured to capture images, viewing equipment configured to receive and display the captured images, a processor, and a stand. The camera, the viewing equipment, the processor, and the stand are configured to be housed in a case. Surgery may be performed using the surgical system by retrieving surgical components from the case, assembling the retrieved surgical components into a surgical system, positioning a patient within the surgical system for surgery, configuring the surgical system, performing the surgery with the surgical system, reconfiguring the surgical system during the surgery, disassembling the surgical system after the surgery, and placing the components in the case.

What is claimed: 
     
       1. A portable surgical visualization kit comprising:
 a camera configured to captured live feed images; 
 viewing equipment configured to receive and display the captured live feed images, wherein the viewing equipment includes a visor upon which the captured live feed images are displayed; 
 a processor in communication with the camera and the viewing equipment; 
 a stand configured to support the camera and the processor; and 
 a case configured to house the camera, the viewing equipment, and the processor, and the stand; 
 wherein the stand is configured for releasable assembly and disassembly; 
 wherein the viewing equipment is located remote from the stand and camera; 
 wherein the case dimensions are 22 inches or less×14 inches or less×9 inches or less. 
 
     
     
       2. The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to couple to the viewing equipment via a wireless connection. 
     
     
       3. The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to couple to the viewing equipment via a wired connection. 
     
     
       4. The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a battery; and 
 a light source; 
 wherein the case is further configured to house the battery, the stand, and the light source; and 
 wherein the stand is further configured to support the light source. 
 
     
     
       5. The kit of  claim 4 , wherein the light source is a high luminosity light source configured to deliver at least one of coaxial light or collimated light. 
     
     
       6. The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the stand is configured to position the camera along three orthogonal axes and to rotate the camera about the three orthogonal axes. 
     
     
       7. The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the stand comprises:
 a base; 
 a first arm configured for attachment to the base; 
 a second arm configured for attachment to the camera; and 
 a rotatable elbow joint coupled between the first and second arms; 
 wherein at least one of the first and second arms is a telescoping arm. 
 
     
     
       8. The kit of  claim 7 , wherein the base, the first arm, the second arm, and the rotatable elbow joint are each configured for releasable assembly. 
     
     
       9. The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the camera is a three-dimensional camera with voice activated zoom and positioning. 
     
     
       10. The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the case is dimensioned to comply with commercial airline carry-on luggage requirement. 
     
     
       11. The portable surgical visualization kit of  claim 1 , wherein the case includes a total volume of 2,772 cubic inches or less. 
     
     
       12. The portable surgical visualization kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a base that supports the stand and camera, wherein the base is stable and balanced when the camera and stand rotate about three orthogonal axes, wherein the case is also configured to house the base. 
     
     
       13. The portable surgical visualization kit of  claim 1 , wherein the viewing equipment displays the images in stereo. 
     
     
       14. A portable surgical system comprising:
 a camera configured to capture live feed images; 
 viewing equipment configured to receive and display the captured live feed images, wherein the viewing equipment includes a visor upon which the captured live feed images are displayed; 
 a processor coupled to the camera and the viewing equipment; and 
 a stand supporting the camera and the processor; 
 wherein the camera, the viewing equipment, the processor, and the stand are configured to be housed in a case; 
 wherein the stand is configured for releasable assembly and disassembly; 
 wherein the viewing equipment is located remote from the stand and camera; 
 wherein the case dimensions are 22 inches or less×14 inches or less×9 inches or less. 
 
     
     
       15. The system of  claim 14 , wherein the processor is configured to couple to the viewing equipment via a wireless connection. 
     
     
       16. The system of  claim 14 , further comprising a light source, wherein the light source is a high luminosity light source configured to deliver at least one of coaxial light or collimated light. 
     
     
       17. The system of  claim 14 , wherein the stand is configured to position the camera along three orthogonal axes and to rotate the camera about the three orthogonal axes. 
     
     
       18. The system of  claim 14 , wherein the stand comprises:
 a base; 
 a first arm configured for attachment to the base; 
 a second arm configured for attachment to the camera; and 
 a rotatable elbow joint coupled between the first and second arms; 
 wherein at least one of the first and second arms is a telescoping arm. 
 
     
     
       19. The system of  claim 14  wherein the visor includes optical loupes. 
     
     
       20. The system of  claim 14 , wherein the visor includes digital loupes. 
     
     
       21. The system of  claim 14 , wherein the visor includes a light source.